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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1950-2-8, Page 6Ask your friends to afternoon tea H ONI+.'tt +�+ ��C ++�I:r After hear:tg what the two-day windstorm did in oder parts of Ont - a, io 1 don't think ,•e have much to etmtplain about in this district. We had little more to put tip with than - a certain amount of inconvenience and unpleasantness. Friday night the power was ort in town but ours was still on. But you can be quite sure we had canliles ready -just in case, aturday morning . ah, that was a diritrent strry! The power went off, telephone went dead -and the kitchen stove smoked. Partner made one attempt to light the fire but the wind blew more smoke back into the room than it carried away. So the did -without a fire. At that time the power was still on but we had a feeling it might give up the ghost at any time. With that possi- bility in mind 1 made coffee well ahe::1 of time on the electric stove, Bali an noun before breakfast -off trent the power! Of course electric burners stay hot fot a long time but even so tite coffee would naturally be getting a little cooler all the time, "Well, that's a thermos for?" I said to myself. So I got out the thermos. Result -hot coffee for breakfast, We had boiled eggs too. I managed that by dropping the eggs into the cooling water and leaving until needed, On the whole it is rather fun, don't you think, just figuring out how to keep things on an even keel during an emer- gency? Of course we still have an oilstove which i could have used but I didn't fancy the job of standing out in the hack porch fixing the oilstone -not with a 70 mile wind sifting in through the cracks and knot -holes. During the forenoon the wind be- came stronger than ever -and cold- er --shifting a little towards the north. But that was better for the kitchen stove so we tried lighting the fire again -and this time we were not smoked out. That gave me a erauce to get dinner. The hydro was still off and slid not come on until 3:30 -eight hours without it 4702 SIZES 12-20 Newl Fyatnay Silhouette in a dashing ensembL'. Skirt has hack pleats. bolero has new Mandarin collar. sharp cuffs; Blouse is easy; (make several to change offI Pattein 4702: sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. Size 16 suit, 4% yards 39 - inch; blouse, 1% yards. This pattern easy to use, sim- ple to sew, is tested to fit. Has complete illustrated instructions. Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this pattern. Print lainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eigh- teenth St, New Toronto, Ont, ISSUE S - 1950 was quite a stretch. The telephone is atilt out although there have been linesmen working on it. The poles were blown down just below our place. It was certainly an awful wind. We wondered if the doors on the barn and driving shed would stand the strain, even with extra bracing. But they did -and so, except for a few shingles ripped off the barn roof; some fences knocked around a bit; branches of trees strewn here and there; we really suffered very little damage from the storm at all. Need I say we are very thankful? I hope you people who read this column were equally fortunate. There is something very frighten - 11 about g a out a high wind, isn't there? You feel so powerless against it, and, except for information given out by the weather bureau, you never know how bad it will be; how long it will last; nor who, or what, will be hurt before it is over. Important plans are shaping up in the world today -of far greater im- portance than any freakish weather that conies our way -and yet how much more attention we give to the weather! It has even stolen the show from egg price discussions. Imagine that! One thing is certain -farmers may not be in the stoney these days, but they are certainly in the news. The outlook for farmers generally is not particularly cheering just now. But this much we can remember to our comfort. Since the depression days of the '30's we have come a long way. Better prices since that time have given farmers a chance to sort of catch up with themselves, Mortgage, have been paid off; new machinery purchased; livestock built up and improved; tractors have taken the place of horses; modern conveniences have been installed in many farm hones; and farmers, on the whole, are working shorter hours. Altogether the farm family's standard of living has been raised considerably -isn't that as it should be? Farmers in Canada are not peas- ants, many of then( come from well educated families with a cultural background dating back many gen- erations, Men of this type farm be- cause they love the soil: they like working with and improving their livestock; growing things and being close to Nature. But very few of them are satisfied with a low stan- dard of living. Because of better prices things changed considerably during the last decade. If the pt;e- sent level can be maintained there is less danger of young people leav- ing the farm for jobs hi the city. The average farm provides them with a better home, a better living - and plenty of entertainment, if they want to take advani.'age of it. If another depression should come our way -don't take it for granted that it will -but if it does we are at least better equipped to meet it than we were in the '30's. The higher standard of living which we have attained in the interim might well be regarded as an addition to our working capital. HOW CAN 1 ? By Anne Ashley Q. How can I make a good wall- paper cleaner? A. Put two cups of vinegar, i'f cup coal -oil, 1 cup' salt, 1 teaspoon lye in a clean granite pan and boil for 5 minutes, Then add enough flour to form a stiff, hut not dry, dough. * * 1: Q, How can I keep the excess oil from soiling material after oiling the sewing machine? A, This can be prevented by tying a small piece of cotton string tight- ly around the needle bar, near the place ,where the liar grins the needle, * * 1 Q, How can I effectively clean :spinach before cooking? A, Place the spinach in the wire dish strainer and hold under the gold water faucet. Then soak in salted cold water. * * * Q. How can I make a good egg salad dressing? A. Use the yolk o8 one fresh egg and mix It with 2 tablespoons of olive oil very elowly. Add 1f4 spoonsful of mustard, 2 apoonsful of salt, 2 spoonsful of vinegar and a little pepper. Beat the white of the egg to a stiff froth, and stir it lightly. * * '5 Q. How can S remove an Ink stain from the finger? A. It can be removed by dipping the finger and the head of an ttn- burned sulphur match In water, then rubbing bhe match head over the apot until It disappears. * * Q. How can I clean parchment shades? A. Try using wail -paper Gleaner. Or, sponging with a cloth moist- ened in soapy water is often ef- fective, 21210 Angel wings, gay .a,t,utis, ireslt ruffly frills for your darling's spring party dress! Make this prac- tical pattern with puff sleeves too for school. Panties in pattern. Pattern 4775, sizes 2, 4, 6, 8. 10. Size 6 upper, 2;ri yds. 35 -in.; low- er, 1.14 yds, 35 -in.; ? yd, coatrast. This pattern, easy to use, simple to sew. is tested for fit. Has com- plete illustrated instructions, Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS (25c) in coins (stamps cannot he accepted) for this pattern. Print plainly SIZE, NAME, Ai7f)RESS, STYLE NUMBER. Send order to Box 1, 123 Eigh- teenth St. New Toronto. Ont. CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1, Tilt 2. Fuss 8. Large 4. rota by melting 6. Devoured 6. Artificial language 7. Vestibule DOIVIS 1. Label 4. Merchandise e. English elates man 8*. Form of Esperanto 18. :racket14. Far away lb. Roll a bowling ball down the gutter 07.Color 18. Greek letter pp Father 1 , Use a lever 3. 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MEI" 1.■ 'ti':::• Y'.a. 35 37 •i1114D■14'■11 .*. 44 , 1 �1 1 i�i111 II Gi a. ■ Mr 1.t •11 's 1156 ■11pis 57 ■■ Answer elsewhere of this page. Long -Wearing Heel=Olt behalf of the feminine "v'ilians" of the movies Andrea King presents movie meanie Dan Duryea with a gold-plated heel to symbolize his selection as the "Holly- wood Heel of the Year," The award concerns his film roles only. 1INDAY C S 11(i 01, LESSON N By The Rev. R. Barclay Warren The First Gentile Church Acts 11: 19-26; 131 1-8 Golden Text; And the disciples were called 'Christians first in Antioch, Acts 11:25 Persecution is often a blessing. The believers at Jerusalem were compelled to scatter, but they took with them the Good News of Jesus Christ. Some of thein were natives of Cyprus and Cyrene and when they reached Antioch, they "spake unto the Greacians, preaching the Lord Jesus. And 'the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." Barnabas, who had presented Saul to the Apostles, was despatched to Antioch. He is described as "a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith," The ministry of this type of man would bless any church. He secured the help of Saul and together they ministered to the first Gentile Church. Here the name "Christian" was first used. It was applied to those who had become the term is used very loosely. The followers of Jesus Christ, To -day dictionary defines a Christian as a "person showing character consist- ent with Christ's teaching, of genu- ine piety." If this were true of the approximately 98% of Canadians which the census calls Christians, how much better a country this would be. A thriving church is not self- satisfied but has a missionary vision. This was the case at Antioch. "The Holy Ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called thein." Here was a Divine call, realized by the individuals called and by the other leaders in the church. General IvlcArthur has been calling for mis- sionaries for Japan. The church Is responding, but slowly, 0 that God would find many like Barnabas, filled with the Holy Ghost,who will leave comfort and ease, to carry the glorious Gospel to those who sit darkness. Cripps' Quip "Are profits immoral?" Sir Staf- ford Cripps was asked by a need- ling questioner at a press confer- ence. Always ready with a reply, the Socialist Chancellor of tite Ex- chequer answered that profits are necessary in a capitalist eeonotny- but that they have to be taxed, "Thus," he added brlghty, "we get tate beet of both worlds. The capitalist gets his profits, and I get the money." AN �tP* , y I >' ' (' ti/,i> L "C �d'MW41 t� $o"'mpih sg _o "Dear AMC Hirst; Am , I a de- serter because I have Left my hus- band and my children? "Aly husband allowed ate to take a trip, On it, I 1001 a man with whom I fell deeply in love. I do not know whether he loves nee, but he was wonder - fid. He has been married. hen otherwise I don't know too much about ]tint, I have not seen ,tor heard from him since. "I wrote Trim a letter, which my husband found. My husband was t err mach upset, "1 have halo married 13 years, and ant 33. My husband is nearly 10 )ear, older. I find 1 do not love hint, and Ent sorry I married him. Ile has always been deeply in love with nee; he is good to the children, and they love hint, He has been faithful, ihe• cines not drink; but he is not too well, and is often irritable, "Now I have left home, My hus- band says 1 ant a deserter, and to leave the children, too, is a sure sign that i do not love then(, , , I don't kunw whether to turn to the tither main or not. I'NDECIDED" AN IMPULSIVE WOMAN can you he thinking of? * But of course you are not think- * ing, To yield to a sudden infatu * ation (which must be purely * physical) and desert your husband * and little children, is a callow act * unworthy of a wife and mother. * I ant not unmindful of the * emotional crisis that you face, A * woman contented lin her marriage " meets a mean who awakens a pas * sig" so ovcrwhehning that she is * shocked of her accustomed ser- * cony, flung into a whirlwind of *sentimental reactions that for * years hate lain dormant, Her " husband becomes obnoxious to * her. even her children appear only * another ohs unction to the con- * snmatiott of her desires- * -\nd obsessed by tlta tumult * wr.hin her, flings them off and * goes her own way. * But which way will you go? * If this ratan had been more * than momentarily interested. he * would not have been silent all • n` this time -unless he is too lion- * orable to pursue another man's * wife, If you turn to hint now, he * will see you as a woman mad- * dened by passion, too unstable to * be trusted by any. man. Could * you bear that? * Go back home immediately, if * your husband will have you. And * find your consolation in being a * loyal wife to a man who loves * you, and a mother of whom your * children can be proud. Temptation comes to us all. But only the weak will yield. If you are wondering which way to turn, turn to Anne Hirst and let her guide you. Address her at Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St., ew Toronto, Ont, Getting Into The Chips -Noiselessly Do you know how to eat potato chips noiselessly:. A technique for munching them without sound effects is being pub- licized by the National Potato Chip institute as a public service for 1950, "There have been complaints that potato chips are too noisy to be served in theaters and at high society events -but that is wrong,' said Fred Meyers, institute presi- dent, '"rhe noiseless method is to gently break she chip into two pieces and allow the halves to melt in your mouth, It's a great deal quieter than chewing celery." Potato chips have gone t,p the financial as well as the social lad- fder, In 1936 the industry sold only 45,000,000 pounds. In 1948 ir mar- keted 258,000,000 jiounds for about „ $250,000,000. This year the industry hopes everybody will eat e t at least 2 Y Y t/1 pounds of clops --and if they do it won't be peanuts -or Itay either, The "chippers" held their annual convention recen tly where they *iced a queen to wear a crown trade with 1,000 potato chips and a train of Wren 5.000 chips. Her throne was ennrplett•ll' covered with --potato chips, There has been no report, so far, as to whether Her Majesty Man. aged to sit down without going "rrrrrr-r-r-uttrh," Cheating' Ey high School Students P3 esed u s A Real Modern Problem 1 hit;!, school graduate recently gate o,dy lI 1.,,.•r:_.•t answers to 50 simple addition problems when .he made applies:"'ll for a job in a li„wntott11 department store, I. per-gonel manager was Inv- zl,.,l. high onl records allowed 111, 1 tIe gi• 1'. grade, were above arm gr.: lid she tea. regarded as a good student. 1 t'rtler quc.tionint: of the girl by the personnel ur...;.eC brought out the ons iter. •fh, :frl admitted that she had "rhea,,,," her way thr-'nglt 111111 school: Poll Reveals ( eating in the elr'isroom has long hero a touchy problem in high schoels. A poll of 10,(1"0 high school students revealed that more than 50 per cent of the youths had cheat - in one way or another in the class- room,, There have been many attempts to curb this problem and one of the most successful has been the project carried on by students and faculty at Fordson Iligh School in suburban Dearborn. Students in each of Fordson's 36 social science classes selected a delegate to represent them at a student congress especially set up to determine what could be done about cheating. The congress was split into small groups of five or six students. A general discussion of the cheating problem was carried on in each group. The delegates then returned to their classrooms, where further dis- cussion was held. After compiling suggestions from these discussions, the congress then set up a definite• program to curb cheating, The program„ was studied by the faculty and the final finishing touch- es added. It's this student cooper- ative job that has practically elim- inated cheating from Fordsoh High, The problem has been brought out in the open, teachers explain, and the student now feels that by help- ing to set up a corrective program he is helping himself, Delegates, in formulating their analysis of the problem, pointed out that there "is a great deal of cheating going on" and that "much of the cheating goes on unbeknown -to the teachers," The students then listed various ways that Fordson Youths were cheating. Some of t hese were: Copying answers from another student on tests or written work. Hearing or telling' or signalling answers to or from another student on testa or writtetr work. Using notes or "ponies." Giving other students higher grades than they should have had when papers are exchanged and corrected in class by students. Copy - other student's notes, homework or notebooks, Students in one class passing along answers or informa- tion aitout a test to students in another class who will be having the test later. Obtaining and using a copy of a test given by a teacher during a previous semester. Taking a copy of a test from a classroom before It is given, Changing narks in the teacher's gradebook when she is out of the room. Danger Signals Then the delegates listed tate sltnrtemning, of cheating. These in- cluded: Cheating lowers a student's sense of hnnr•ts. Students don't learn as smelt w Imo they cheat. 7 Meriting de- velops attitudes and viewpoints which may cause the student trou- ble in later life. Cheating hurts both parent, and taxpayers, as stu- dents don't get the full measure of t+hal school has to offer, It is unfair to a student who doesn't cheat and gets low marks to see a student cheat and land on the honor roll, The final reconuneudatious of the congress, which the school has put in effect to eliminate cheating, include: That more emphasis be placed on honor, and that the dishonesty of cheating be stressed. That whenever a test is being given teachers should watch care- fully, to prevent cheating, This would not only catch cheaters but Protect the student who doesn't want to cheat but who may be put , on the spot by his classmates. That the same test should never be given to several classes. That papers should ne,t•er be ex- changed and corrected by students. That no student should be allow- ed to record grades in a grade book. That more theme type teats should be given. Work other titan tests should hs assigned and heavily considered for the final mark In a course. Blackout Art Showa Picture galleries throughout the world may soon be provided with specially blacked -out rooms itt wbtioh visitors can view exquisitely • coloured pictures now being painted by an entirely new process in Hol- land. Artists are producing these pictures with novel pigments wlhlch resemble the powders used for lin- ing bhe tubes of fluorescent lamps. Viewed in ordinary light, the pic- tures look dull, fiat and uninterest- ing. But when looked at by invis- ible ultra -violet light in a darkened roam they take on a brilliancy of colour never equalled by the great painters of the past, By the new technique, contrasts of light and oolour can be heightened at least a hundredfold. Life -like effects have already . been aohieved through bhe use of the new paints. Upside down to prevent peeking. ? ork lona moth ©©W©riu0 ©Uri ©BOOr, itr�. ©©xv;:o '© i.c �-o-rtFIII,©FJ© LIM n erJ1aJ�.' k ©E�ABNUO 0W ©©GI�;,f E Q©t❑ mum ©ULM/.rim & itzinWTIN IfinWIEWMOMUE moi:: & !WIm0 1 T bu. MM -Stu/ i, with wonderful new fast-oefing DRY YEASTS PARKER HOUSE ROLLS Measure into large bowl, V. cup lukewarm water, 1 tsp. granu- lated sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle with 1 en- velope Fleischntann's Royal Fast kising Dry Yeast. Let stand 10 nein., THEN stir well. Scald 1 c. milk and stir in 5 tbs: granulated sugar, 2/ tsps. salt; cool to lukewarm. Add to yeast mixture and stir in r/z c. luke- warm water. Beat in 3 c. once - i fted bread flour ; beat well, Beat in 4 ths, melted shortening. Work in 3 c. more once -sifted bread floor. Knead until smooth and elastic; place in greased bowl and brush top with melted butter or shortening. Cover and set its warm place, free from draught. Let rise until doubled in bulls, Punch down dough in bond, grease top and let rise again until nearly doubled. Punch down dough and roll out to 54" thick- ness, Cut into rounds with 3" outer; brash with melted butter or shortening. Crease rounds deeply with dull side of knife, a little to one side of centre; fold larger half over smaller half and press along fold. Place, touching ,acct other, on greased pans, Grease tops. Cover and let rise until 'doubled its bul!e, Bake in Trot overt, 400', about 15 minutes, its av mss. . - e r as No more ei•oiled cakes o't old-style yeast! This new Flcischenann's DRY Yeast keeps fresh in your pantry! And it's fast-eiciing. One envelope equals one cake of fresh yeast itt any recipe.